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Take the first step towards your dream job - step into Pitman Training Clapham!
Our course catalogue includes over one hundred courses. These are delivered using our unique training method designed to keep you focused on your learning. You’ll work hard but learn loads. And there’s no need to worry if you can’t always make the journey to the centre because our flexible training package includes a home study option.
Our bright and modern training centre is a short walk from Clapham Common underground station, with many great transport links. The area is full of lovely cafes, boulangeries and vibrant restaurants to suit all tastes. There is also a local market every Saturday where you can buy flowers, handmade crafts and cakes!
| Day | Open | Closed |
| MONDAY | 9am | 5pm |
| TUESDAY | 9am | 8pm |
| WEDNESDAY | 9am | 5pm |
| THURSDAY | 9am | 8pm |
| FRIDAY | 9am | 5pm |
| SATURDAY | 10am | 3pm |
Don't forget, you can also study online if we're not open.
For further information and pricing please fill in your details below and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Or, call the team on 0161 907 6724.
1) Our courses that include: Microsoft Office, Sage Accounts, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Event Management are highly regarded by recruitment agencies and employers.
2) Our monthly exam pass rate is regularly above 90%.
3) Nearly all our graduates gain jobs or promotion.
4) You can study full time, part time, evenings, weekends and online.
5) Easy payment terms are available.
6) Complimentary CV writing and job hunting workshops are offered to our diploma students.
7) There are great transport links from our centre
Our range of training courses in Clapham is extensive and includes PA Courses, Excel and Admin Courses, Pitman's Online English Courses, Minute Taking, Receptionist and Medical Receptionist Courses with City & Guilds/AMSPAR, AAT Accounting & AAT Bookkeeping and the ECDL online (European Computer Driving Licence) courses.
Keyboard skills and touch-typing are the foundations of computer literacy and confidence – fast, accurate typing and number input can revolutionise your experience at work and ensure you’re a highly productive member of any team. Our training centre in Clapham offers CPD accredited Speedwriting and Shorthand Courses, as well as Typaz Speed Typing Courses, Touch Typing, Teeline Shorthand and Shorthand Fast Courses.
When you visit our centre you will always be greeted with a friendly smile. Our multicultural staff members are here to offer friendly careers advice and are highly knowledgeable about the courses we offer and how best to tailor them to your needs/goals. They will talk about your current skills and qualifications and provide support when choosing suitable courses.
Alexandra
Sales & Business Development Manager
Pitman Training in Clapham is managed by Alexandra Harmanas who has been involved in training for several years. Alexandra understands what you need to get ahead in today’s job market - whether you are a mum returning to work, interested in changing careers or seeking promotion/better job.
Lenka
Recruitment Consultant & Supervisor
Lenka is our Spanish speaking senorita. Lenka has an administrative role within the Pitman Training centre in Clapham. She has gone from studying science into working in different fields like magazine production, being logistics manager as well as translator and a receptionist in a private hospital. She then dipped into childcare and is now back in the office environment of Pitman Training Clapham. She is also responsible for recruitment and works with local employers looking to recruit Pitman trained students.
"I have started as an Executive PA Diploma student to change my career and I loved all that Pitman has to offer. Luckily, my transferable skills of being patient, organised and approachable secured me a place in the Clapham branch"
Lenka is friendly, enthusiastic and very keen to learn. She loves travelling, socialising, health related topics (esp. raw food movement), reading good books and she is an enthusiast of hiking and trekking when abroad.
Pamela
Supervisor
Pamela is our Mexican chiquita. Pamela studied travel and tourism and became an interpreter volunteer in hospitals. She wanted to work in a customer service environment and started out as a hotel receptionist and sales person for Virgin Media.
"I started at Pitman Training in 2016 as a Supervisor, supporting students every day, seeing them keen to progress forward. I would like to thank my Director that offered me this opportunity so I can succeed and make my skills stronger. I am very happy to be here."
Pamela is a bright and bubbly character, who loves to explore new languages, cultures and traditional foods. Her enthusiasm is endearing and she feels extremely overwhelmed when helping students gain confidence and in achieving their life long ambitions
"I decided to study at Pitman’s In Clapham Junction because I wanted to progress my career and was not having any luck at job interviews."
Our new premises in Bromells’ Road is a few minutes’ walk from Clapham Common tube station on the Northern Line and the many bus routes that serve this part of London. Exit Clapham Common on the north side to the ‘Pavement’ , follow this round and Bromells’ Road is the first exit on your right. Polygon House is about 100 metres down this road. It is a ten minute walk from Clapham High Street on the London Overground.
